AS A FRESHMAN (2013-14)Competed in seven contests during his first season with the Lions… Pulled down his first rebound with the green and gold in the Lions’ win over Albany State (12/7/13)… Recorded his first steal in the same game.

CAREERA local product, Blackman attended Wiregrass Ranch High School in Wesley Chapel, Fla. where he was a varsity starter under Head Coach Jeremy Calzone…His defensive prowess helped lead the team to the Regional playoff in two consecutive seasons…All-Conference Honorable Mention…Team Captain.

PERSONAL

Born March 3 in Colorado Springs, Colo…Majoring in Sport Business… Lists playing basketball and drawing as his favorite hobbies…He lists his favorite athletes as Dwayne Wade, Derrick Rose and Damian Lillard and the Miami Heat as his favorite team…States that becoming a Skill Development Coach is one of his career goals…Feels that his defensive presence and shooting ability are his best team assets…Chose Saint Leo because it is a great institution with an incredibly developing athletic program…Son of Derrick and Kimberly Blackman…Has one brother, Donavan, and one sister, Kandice.